Penal Institution
/ˈpiːnəl ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A facility authorized by law for the detention and rehabilitation of persons convicted of crimes.
The defendant was sentenced to five years in a penal institution.
Forms
- penal institutions
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Commentary
Commonly used interchangeably with prison or correctional facility, though may emphasize legal authorization and function in rehabilitation or detention.
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